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RI H7546

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Dawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 12-7-21 to expand the statutory definition of "peace officer" under the Arrest chapter
  • Adds juvenile program workers and shift coordinators of the Department of Children, Youth and Families as the 23rd category of peace officers
  • Grants these DCYF employees the same arrest authority as other designated peace officers, including state police, municipal police, and campus security personnel
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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